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I grew up in Hong Kong, but originally came from Kampung, Malacca, which is famous for river shrimps. We often have Malaysian food at home. We're big durian fans and get them delivered from Malaysia by the box in season. Every year we host a durian party.

You might be surprised to learn that six out of 10 restaurants in the airport terminal sell Hainan chicken rice. I believe the most popular is from a little known place called The Terrace (7/F Airport World Trade Centre, 1 Sky Plaza Road Terminal 2, Hong Kong International Airport, tel: 3153 2331). It's where the airport community entertains and gathers for happy hour. There is an al fresco terrace with sweeping views of the airport. It serves amazing dim sum, Cantonese and, if you ask, the chef can customise dishes to suit your taste.

If I have adventurous friends visiting, I like to take them to Hyde Park Garden Restaurant (44 Praya Street, Lei Yue Mun, tel: 2717 6381).

After a long day at work, Sun Kau Kee Noodle (9 Tai Wang Tung Street, Wan Chai, tel: 2865 2827) is a great place to go. It really is one of the best congee places in town. The chicken congee or the lean pork and century egg congee are well worth the visit.

You'll also often find me at the teppan table in Matsubishi (3/F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2824 1298) on a weekday. I can't get enough of the beef and garlic rolls.

As told to Andrew Sun

This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as: I know a Place